The South coast is alive with the sound of music! The fantastic Urban Vocal Group invites new members
UVG is a free to access music charity for 11 to 18 year olds who sing contemporary arrangements of current tunes and pop classics, providing professional vocal tuition and performance opportunities regardless of experience.
The Charity was founded in 2008, initially based in Havant, by musician and teacher Charlie Fletcher whose aim was to create a community of young singers; offering a rare opportunity to bring young people from different areas and backgrounds together.
The ethos of the group is simple; to offer young people access to a safe, friendly and encouraging environment which nurtures learning through enjoyment and aspiration through achievement. Members of the group not only learn correct vocal technique and multi part harmonies but are also learn about the music industry, write songs, and record in professional studios. The group have performed at over 40 events including performances at the Southsea Show, the Wedgewood Rooms and the House of Commons and have recorded 15 original songs.
UVG now has a base in The Guildhall in the heart of Portsmouth and are closer to achieving the dream of being the largest free to access music group for young people in the south. This is an exciting time for the charity and we are delighted that we can offer these opportunities to more young musicians, bringing them out of the bedroom into an environment where they receive professional tuition, build confidence and make music.
New members are being sought to join the Havant and Portsmouth groups. No experience is necessary, just a love for singing and having fun.
Check us out on the Web, Soundcloud and You Tube and if you would like to join please contact info@theuvg.co.uk, call us on 07964 137 390 or just turn up on the night.
The Havant group meets every Monday from 5.45 to 7.15pm at Bedhampton Social Hall, 21 Bedhampton Road, Havant. PO9 3ES
The Portsmouth group meets every Wednesday from 5.45 to 7.15pm at The Guildhall, Portsmouth. PO1 2AB
This is no ordinary choir ….this is the future of vocal groups for young people!